Ferguson's side have eight points from 13 league games

Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson has conceded his side are already in a relegation battle following defeat at Doncaster.

Posh lost 3-1 at the Keepmoat Stadium and are 22nd in the Championship table after 13 games.

Ferguson told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "We're under pressure, we're in a dog-fight, there's no doubt about that.

"We're working as hard as we can, but football is all about results and I fully understand that."

Posh came into the Doncaster match off the back of a promising display at Bristol City, but were undone by two early goals.

Ferguson knows their current form will see his side relegated and has demanded a big improvement against Scunthorpe on Saturday.

"This is nowhere near good enough. We've played 13 games and we've got one win, but I take the responsibility for that," he said.

Posh are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season, but Ferguson says his team need to improve when they fall behind in games.

"Goals do change games and we need to learn that it's not all over as soon as you concede," he said.

"If you go behind in a game you've got to keep your concentration and keep your discipline and we find it hard to do that which disappoints me."

Ferguson has made no secret of his desire to add to his squad and says he'll continue to scour the loan market.

"I don't have a problem with admitting we need help, but it's got to be someone who is the right player and will improve the team," he said.

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